News & Announcements

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will participate in the fifth annual nationwide “Clear the Shelters” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived for all available pets which include...

Two Lovettsville residents are facing a total of eighteen Class 1 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty after a search warrant revealed a large number of pets in squalid, unsanitary conditions at the home of Jackie Howard Payne Jr. and Tia Marie Reid.&amp...

As you look for ways to beat the heat during this period of hot weather, don’t forget your pets. Loudoun County Animal Services reminds everyone that hot weather can be dangerous not only for people but also for pets.

A ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the new facility that will serve as the primary location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) was held Thursday in Leesburg. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors join...

Loudoun County invites member of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the new location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the intersection of Crosstrail Boulevard and Kinca...

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Loudoun County for Friday, July 19, 2019, forecasting temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values of up to 110 degrees.

A North Potomac, Maryland, man is facing a felony charge for the attempted carnal knowledge of an animal after allegedly soliciting an undercover Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) officer in Leesburg for the opportunity to have sexual relations with a...

On Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host the 4th annual Home for the Holidays, a pet adoption event where all adoption fees are waived. The event at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, 398...

Take Extra Care with Animals During Winter Weather During periods of severe winter weather, animal owners should be ready to protect their pets and livestock. The following are concerns to be aware of and recommendations from the Virginia Cooper...

News & Announcements

News & Announcements

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. reminds business owners to report their calendar year 2018 gross receipts by Friday, March 1, 2019, at www.loudoun.gov/efile. The license tax or fee can then be paid at www.loudoun.gov/paytaxe...

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. announces that Loudoun County real estate assessments for tax year 2019 are now available online at www.loudoun.gov/parceldatabase. Printed assessment notices will be mailed to property owners...

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has issued notices of business tax filing requirements to business owners for tax year 2019. The notice provides the necessary account number to enable taxpayers to report their calendar year ...

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has mailed notification of 2019 personal property filing requirements to all vehicle owners currently on the county’s tax rolls. Personal property includes automobiles, trucks, motor...

News & Announcements

Loudoun County invites members of the community to join in a celebration of the Loudoun South Little League team, the first team from Virginia in 25 years to go to the Little League World Series. The celebration will begin with a parade starting at 1:00 p...

Loudoun County officials announce access to Lexington Drive from Route 7 (Harry Byrd Highway) will end with the decommissioning of the traffic signal at the intersection following the morning rush hour on October 7, 2019. Motorists traveling along Route 7...

Loudoun County officials joined with community partners on Thursday, September 12, 2019, to celebrate the opening of the Stone Springs Apartments complex in Sterling, a property that will provide affordable housing for 128 families in eastern Loudoun.

Loudoun County Transit and Commuter Services is encouraging alternatives to driving alone through two initiatives. Online pledges are now being accepted for “Try Transit Week” September 16‐20, 2019, and “Car Free Days&rdq...

The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event will be held Saturday, September 21 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Harmony Park and Ride, 39464 East Colonial Highway in Hamilton. Any questions on the day of the event concerning ite...

Anyone interested in becoming a Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener in Loudoun County is invited to attend an informational open house to learn more about the program, Tuesday, September 24, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m.at the Extension office, ...

Loudoun County will host a National Voter Registration Day event Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C, Leesburg, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL) is seeking public input for its strategic planning process. All Loudoun residents are invited to take an online survey at library.loudoun.gov/survey. The survey is a key part of the process that will help determine inf...

Loudoun County is celebrating the start of construction for the Ashburn Senior Center. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with other officials, Loudoun County government staff, members of the project team and community members for t...

The current Loudoun County government online surplus auction features a variety of items, including a large capacity Henderson salt spreader, many types of vehicles, computers, exercise equipment, office furniture and more. The auction will close at 9:30 ...

Effective Monday, September 9, 2019, the Harrison Street entrance to the Loudoun County Government Center, located at 1 Harrison Street, SE, in Leesburg will close to the public permanently. Members of the public will be directed to enter the building thr...

Alan Brewer will be the new director of the Loudoun County Department of Building and Development, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Tuesday. Brewer’s appointment is effective September 18, 2019, replacing the current director, Mike S...

Loudoun County encourages residents and businesses to take steps during September – National Preparedness Month – to prepare for all types of emergencies. This year’s theme is “Prepared, Not Scared.”&n...

Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens invites the public to attend “Honoring Loudoun’s Heroes,” a special military veterans’ exhibition in the county’s historic courthouse Friday, September 6,...

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the Ashburn Senior Center on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the construction site on Marblehead Drive in Ashburn. Guests are encourag...

Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens announces that 45,000 Loudoun County residents will be receiving jury questionnaires in their mailboxes during the month of September. The jury questionnaires will be mailed out in several differen...

Interested in expanding your job search, but are unsure about commuting to various locations throughout the region? Register now for the Carpooling, Trip Planning Services & Commuter Incentives workshop Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 10:...

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host an information session on the Senior Community Services Employment Program Thursday, August 29, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center, 102 Heritage Way NE (first floor), Leesburg.The program is de...

The Loudoun County 4-H has received a grant from the NRA Foundation for the 4-H Shooting Education Program. The grant has provided more than $3,000 worth of equipment for the program, which stresses gun safety, form, accuracy, self-discipline and proper s...

During September -- Workforce Development Month -- the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special events and workshops at no cost for job seekers and employers. Registration is required where noted.

Loudoun County has again received national recognition for organizational excellence in public procurement. The Loudoun County Division of Procurement has earned the 2019 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institu...

On Saturday, August 17, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will participate in the fifth annual nationwide “Clear the Shelters” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived for all availabl...

From lawn mowers to snowblowers, the current Loudoun County government online surplus auction features outdoor equipment for all seasons. Items in this month’s auction include Kubota ZD28 lawn mowers, various snowblowers and a concrete joint cleaner, as w...

The Loudoun County government has again received national recognition for its data-driven management and communication efforts. The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has awarded Loudoun a Certificate of Distinction in Performance Man...

Loudoun County officials joined with hundreds of members of the community Saturday, August 3, 2019, to celebrate the completion of Segra Field, the new 5,000-seat soccer stadium at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park in Leesburg, which will be home to Loudoun U...

An employee at Señor Ramon at 22455 Davis Drive in Sterling, Virginia, has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. As a result, persons eating at this restaurant from July 10, 2019 through July 26, 2019 may have been exposed to hepatitis A. Management ...

The opening of the new Pennington Parking Garage at the Loudoun County Courts Complex in Leesburg is delayed until further notice. The garage will not open on August 1, 2019, as previously announced. The unexpected delay is necessary to allow more time fo...

Two Lovettsville residents are facing a total of eighteen Class 1 misdemeanor charges of animal cruelty after a search warrant revealed a large number of pets in squalid, unsanitary conditions at the home of Jackie Howard Payne Jr. and Tia Marie Reid.&amp...

Loudoun County has received the Outstanding Achievement Award in Popular Annual Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award is for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Citizens’ Popular Annua...

Loudoun County is scheduled to begin work on an improvement project on West Poplar Road in Sterling Wednesday, July 31, 2019, which will remove on-street parking between South Sterling Boulevard and South Greenthorn Avenue and make that section of West Po...

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will join with officials of Loudoun United FC and members of the community for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the soccer team’s new home at Segra Field on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at...

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has been elected president of the National Association of County Administrators (NACA). Hemstreet was installed as president for a two-year term earlier this month during the annual conference of the National Ass...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors supports proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress that would extend dedicated federal funding and expand on reform and accountability measures for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

Loudoun County has again been recognized as one of the most technologically advanced county governments in the United States. Loudoun is ranked among the top ten in its population category in a national survey conducted by the Center for Digital Governmen...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Transit Summit for Tuesday, July 23, 2019, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg.

Loudoun County reminds residents in western Loudoun communities who are experiencing power outages that several county-operated facilities are open until 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, providing an air-conditioned place to escape today’s he...

The National Weather Service says dangerous heat and humidity are likely Friday through Sunday across Loudoun and the region. It’s possible that the heat index, a measure of how hot it really feels, will reach as high as 110 degrees during the a...

Loudoun County is notifying motorists of upcoming changes to the intersection of Tall Cedars Parkway and Elk Lick Road in South Riding. Work on a roadway improvement project at the intersection is scheduled to occur Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21,...

Loudoun County is hosting a public information meeting about the construction of the new Loudoun County District Courthouse. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the ...

Loudoun County, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations, has developed the county’s first, community-wide Human Services Strategic Plan. The plan provides a roadmap for implementing improved, coordinated systems of care that meet the c...

After an extensive renovation, which prompted a temporary relocation of services, the Loudoun County Homeless Services Center has reopened and is providing all of its normal services at the facility located at 19520 Meadowview Court in Leesburg. ...

Loudoun County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accou...

A ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park was held Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Arcola. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with other officials, Loudoun County gover...

Loudoun County Public Library Board of Trustees members Denis Cotter and Christina Olorunda began their terms as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, on Monday, July 1. Both were unanimously elected to their new roles during the Trustees’ monthly...

Operators of short-term residential rental property in Loudoun County are required to register their property every year with the county. The registration period begins July 1, 2019. Annual registrations will be active through June 30, 2020.

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an opinion that blocks a citizenship question on the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, which the Loudoun County Complete Count Committee (LC-CCC) had perceived as a barrier to its efforts to make sure that everyone living i...

After an extensive review and public process, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted the 2019 Comprehensive Plan. The plan will serve as the county government’s guide for land use and transportation policy that will provide a flexible framewo...

A milestone has been reached in the ongoing efforts to resolve the groundwater contamination issues at the Hidden Lane Landfill Superfund site. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has notified Loudoun County that it will connect 124 properties ...

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the park site on Evergreen Mills Road in Arcola. Signs will be p...

Loudoun County is hosting a public meeting for residents to learn about a project to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Route 9 and Route 287. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the cafeteria of ...

Loudoun County Transit and Commuter Services has received statewide recognition for its marketing efforts, winning the 2019 Outstanding Public Transportation Marketing Award from the Virginia Transit Association.

Loudoun County has completed two major bond sales with proceeds from the sales to be used for capital projects for the general county government and the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). In advance of the sales, the nation’s top bond rating agencies r...

The Loudoun County Heritage Commission presented its extensive research on the history of the Loudoun County Courthouse grounds to the Board of Supervisors during the June 4, 2019, meeting. The presentation included recommendations for future memorials, m...

Loudoun County has developed online tools designed to help preserve and protect historic cemeteries in the county. The county has identified more than 200 active and historic cemeteries and burial grounds in Loudoun and provided location and background in...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution expressing heartfelt condolences to the Virginia Beach community in the wake of last week’s mass shooting at the City of Virginia Beach municipal building. The resolution states th...

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services offers free Youth Mental Health First Aid classes, which are designed for adults who interact with young people. The class reviews the unique risk factors and warni...

A ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the new facility that will serve as the primary location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) was held Thursday in Leesburg. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors join...

You don’t have to wait for Halloween to get a bargain on a costume. The current Loudoun County Surplus Auction features an adult-sized Clifford The Big Red Dog™ costume, complete with paws, feet and head. If you need help getting into ...

Loudoun County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, June 11, 2019, for a primary election. Here are six important things Loudoun County election officials would like voters to know before going to the polls:

Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens is once again presenting the popular Preserving Loudoun’s Records event as part of the Town of Leesburg's First Friday festivities, June 7, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Loudoun County election officials remind voters that the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail for the June 11, 2019, primary election is Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. The final day to vote an absentee ballot in person is Saturday, June 8...

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first half real property tax is Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Payments postmarked after June 5, 2019, will incur a 10 percent late payment penalty. Additional int...

Beginning May 31, 2019, Loudoun County Department of Planning and Zoning’s Customer Service Center will relocate temporarily to the second floor of the Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE, Leesburg, while the department’s third-flo...

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another significant road project that will relieve traffic congestion: the completion and opening of two segments of Crosstrail Boulevard between Sycolin Road and Kincaid Boulevard.

Loudoun County invites member of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the new location of Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the intersection of Crosstrail Boulevard and Kinca...

Loudoun County is asking young people, their parents and individuals who interact with youth for suggestions on how to improve youth services and activities by taking part in a brief survey. The survey results will help the county as it works to develop h...

Acclaimed journalist Tom Rosenstiel and James Beard award-nominated chef Edward Lee are among the 10 featured authors at the inaugural Loudoun Book and Arts Festival, a joint venture of Loudoun County Public Library, the Loudoun Arts Council and the Bramb...

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another significant road project that will relieve traffic congestion: the completion of a missing segment of Riverside Parkway between Ashburn Village Boulevard and Lexington Drive.

The Loudoun Lyme Disease Commission invites members of the medical community and the general public to attend a presentation on the findings of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. The event i...

Loudoun County has been recognized with 10 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs. Loudoun’s award-winning programs are:

On Saturday, May 18, 2019, Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) will host the fourth annual “Homeward Bound” free pet adoption event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adoption fees will be waived on all available cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, small pets and r...

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center invites the community to attend a Job Search in the Digital Age workshop with AARP Community Ambassador Katherine Ponds. The workshop will be held at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg, Thursday, May 23...

The Loudoun County government is reaching out to members of the community who will be impacted by the closing of the Walmart store on Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg. A new Walmart store is opening May 29, 2019, on Compass Creek Parkway, about four miles f...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed Friday, May 17, 2019, as Bike to Work Day in the county. Registration is not required for the free event, but if you register by May 10, you’ll have a free T-shirt waiting for you at one of our Loudou...

Loudoun County has mailed the first half 2019 real property tax bills, which reflect the county’s new responsibility for billing, collecting and administering real estate taxes for five of Loudoun County’s seven incorporated towns: Hil...

According to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington report, the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the region is the lowest it has been in 18 years. The number of persons experienc...

Beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2019, and continuing through May 31, 2019, passengers will ride free on Loudoun County Transit buses that provide connections to the Wiehle-Reston East and West Falls Church Metrorail stations.

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will offer a free Employer Resource Expo for local businesses to learn about resources and services available to support all stages of business growth. The event will showcase more than 20 vendors who offer services f...

A North Potomac, Maryland, man is facing a felony charge for the attempted carnal knowledge of an animal after allegedly soliciting an undercover Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) officer in Leesburg for the opportunity to have sexual relations with a...

Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens is hosting "Famous Signatures," an exhibition of historic court records bearing the signatures of famous Virginians and Americans, on May 3, 2019, as part of the Town of Leesburg’s Fir...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved annual awards for funding to community nonprofit organizations during its meeting on April 18, 2019. Funding opportunities were made available to tax-exempt, private, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations that pr...

Registration is now open for the region’s annual Bike to Work Day set for Friday, May 17, 2019. New and experienced bicycle riders are encouraged to register at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org or by calling 800-745-7433.

The Board of Supervisors’ April 27, 2019, public hearing on the draft Loudoun County 2019 Comprehensive Plan will air on the Loudoun County Public Schools Cable Channel: Comcast Channel 18 and Verizon FIOS Channel 43.

With the high level of community interest in the draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Loudoun County is offering members of the public an option to provide comments via video during the Board of Supervisors’ upcoming Loudoun 2040 public hearin...

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services (MHSADS) offers free Youth Mental Health First Aid classes, which are designed for adults who interact with young people. The class reviews the unique ris...

Loudoun County residents are invited to attend a public meeting to learn about planned improvements to Bles Park, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at George Washington University’s Virginia Science & Technology Campus, Exploration Hall,...

Loudoun County will be featured on the nationally televised program On Demand beginning this month. The program reaches more than 50 million households throughout the United States through various networks.

The annual Loudoun County “Favorite Loudoun Tree” photo contest is under way. Entries are being accepted through Friday May 3, 2019, in advance of the Loudoun County Arbor Day celebration Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Loudoun County is offering free training and information sessions to help increase awareness of the threat of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that can have a devastating effect on agricultural crops.

Loudoun County’s current government surplus auction features a variety of items, ranging from several Kubota 4x4 tractors to Garmin hand-held, GPS navigation devices. This month’s auction also includes a Kubota 4x4 utility vehicle, office furniture, compu...

The Loudoun County Government’s Multicultural Advisory Committee is again hosting community discussions designed to explore racial biases. The events are scheduled for Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, 2019. The events are free and open to the pub...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved a budget totaling approximately $3.2 billion in total appropriations for the general county government and school system for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020. The adopted budget includes a real property tax rate o...

The Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and the Victim Witness Program will hold their annual Open House and Crime Victims' Services Awards Ceremony Friday, April 5, 2019, in the Multipurpose Room on the third floor of the ...

The Loudoun County Complete Count Committee kicked off local efforts to help make sure everyone living in Loudoun is counted in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census during an inaugural meeting Monday, April 1, 2019.

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors begins its review of the draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, with the first of several meetings, which will include work sessions and public hearings.

During its March 26, 2019, public hearing, the Loudoun County Planning Commission voted 8 to 1, with Leesburg District Commissioner Ad Barnes opposed, to formally certify the draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The commission adopted a resolution to ap...

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with officials of Loudoun United FC—the direct second division affiliate of Major League Soccer (MLS) club D.C. United—to break ground on a new soccer stadium at Philip A. Bolen...

At the March 21, 2019, meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the Silver District West development by a vote of 8 to 1, with Leesburg District Supervisor Kristen C. Umstattd voting no. The approved applications are for development of a ...

Members of the public are encouraged to attend one of several upcoming meetings aimed at developing a human services strategic plan for Loudoun County, which will provide a roadmap for implementing improved, coordinated systems of care that meet the count...

The Virginia Department of Elections is holding Campaign Finance Training throughout the state in March 2019. Officials are offering a seminar for candidates and treasurers on the laws and policies governing campaign finance reporting and compliance. &amp...

Loudoun County has issued a Notice of Violation of the county’s zoning ordinance to the Trump National Golf Course located at 20391 Lowes Island Boulevard in Sterling following the improper removal of trees from a floodplain without a permit.

Loudoun County’s annual Tourism Grant process is underway with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) grant application at www.loudoun.gov/TourismGrant. The grant program is designed to support local tourism initiatives and events that dr...

The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features a variety of specialty vehicles, including a Spread Master Top Dresser, a John Deere Gator utility vehicle and transit buses. The auction also includes typical office furniture, laptops and PC...

Beginning Monday, March 4, 2019, and continuing through March 30, 2019, passengers will ride free on Loudoun County Transit buses that provide connections to the Wiehle-Reston East and West Falls Church Metrorail stations.

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations seeking an exemption from Loudoun County real and/or personal property taxes for the 2020 tax year. The deadline to apply for the exempti...

Loudoun Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary M. Clemens invites the community to join the Clerk’s Historic Records and Deed Research Division on Friday, March 1, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., for the first of four Historic Records First Friday programs in 2019...

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. reminds business owners to report their calendar year 2018 gross receipts by Friday, March 1, 2019, at www.loudoun.gov/efile. The license tax or fee can then be paid at www.loudoun.gov/paytaxe...

County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has presented a proposed budget for the Loudoun County government to the Board of Supervisors for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020), which begins July 1, 2019. The budget totals $3.2 billion in appropriations for the county gov...

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has scheduled free information sessions to familiarize residents with the eligibility criteria for the county’s generous real estate tax relief program and new eligibility thresholds...

Due to the inclement weather, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors’ Finance/Government Operations and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 27, 2019....

Loudoun County is sponsoring a Community Conversation on Homelessness Tuesday, February 26, 2019, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Loudoun County Voter Registration Office, 750 Miller Drive in Leesburg 20175.

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Staffing and Temporary Employment Job Fair Monday, February 25, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Shenandoah Building, 102 Heritage Way NE in Leesburg.

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet will present his proposed Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 20) Budget at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2019, in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison...

As the process of revising Loudoun County’s Comprehensive Plan continues, the county announces a timeline of upcoming milestones, including opportunities for public comment on the plan prior to its adoption by the Board of Supervisors. ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is responsible for floodplain mapping and regulation throughout the United States, is revising the Loudoun County Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). The revision will result in changes to the boundary an...

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. announces that Loudoun County real estate assessments for tax year 2019 are now available online at www.loudoun.gov/parceldatabase. Printed assessment notices will be mailed to property owners...

The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features a variety of specialty vehicles, including a John Deere Gator utility vehicle, Suzuki four-wheelers, and a Spartan Haz-Mat truck. The auction also includes photography lights and stands as wel...

Loudoun County residents enjoy a positive quality of life, feel safe in their communities and rate the overall value of county government services highly. These are some of the results of the 2018 Loudoun County Survey of Residents scheduled to be present...

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has issued notices of business tax filing requirements to business owners for tax year 2019. The notice provides the necessary account number to enable taxpayers to report their calendar year ...

Anyone interested in having a better understanding of mental illness and how to help those experiencing a mental health challenge is encouraged to attend an upcoming Mental Health First Aid class offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, ...

With very cold temperatures in the forecast, Loudoun County is planning to operate a warming station Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and Thursday, January 31, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 16450 Meadowview Court in Leesburg.

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center is offering a new service to local businesses: a needs evaluation. The center’s employer services professionals will conduct a no-cost review of local businesses, which in turn will help determine how the ce...

Loudoun County is partnering with local nonprofit organizations to develop a five-year human services strategic plan for the county, which will provide a roadmap for implementing improved, coordinated systems of care that meet the human service needs of L...

A special election to fill the vacant seat in the 86th House of Delegates District will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, February 19, 2019. This election is open only to registered voters in the 86th House of Delegates District, which in Loudoun County ...

As the federal government shutdown continues, Loudoun County continues to take steps to assist federal workers and their families who have been negatively impacted by the shutdown. The assistance covers a wide range of services, including:

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care is preparing to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count of people in the community experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness on the night of Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

The Loudoun County government is taking steps to assist federal workers whose finances have been negatively affected by the federal government shutdown. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved financial aid to local food pantries and a tempor...

A special election for two seats on the Lovettsville Town Council will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Only registered voters who live within the Lovettsville town limits are eligible to vote in the election.

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another significant road project that will relieve traffic congestion: the completion of the missing link of Claiborne Parkway between Croson Lane and Ryan Road.

Loudoun County Dulles District Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau has been elected Chairman of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission for 2019, becoming the first person from Loudoun County to chair the NVTC. In another first for Loudoun, Letournea...

Loudoun County has been recognized by the national SolSmart Program for its efforts to make it easier for homes and businesses to go solar, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced Wednesday. Loudoun has received a SolSmart Silver designation, one of ...

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has mailed notification of 2019 personal property filing requirements to all vehicle owners currently on the county’s tax rolls. Personal property includes automobiles, trucks, motor...

The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features a variety of items, ranging from commercial trucks to laptops. This month’s auction includes a 2007 Chevrolet 3500 four-wheel drive Stake Body Truck, a Spartan Haz-Mat truck, office ...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has set its meeting schedule for 2019 and has re-elected Ashburn District Supervisor Ralph Buona as Vice Chairman. In the absence of Chair Phyllis Randall, Buona will perform the duties of the Chair.

Members of the community are invited to have coffee with a career counselor from the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center. Stop by a local coffee shop for a conversation about anything career related. You can review your LinkedIn profile or resume, ask quest...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has canceled the Board’s second business meeting in December that had been scheduled for Thursday, December 20, 2018. The Board’s next business meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 2, 2019, beginning at 5:00 ...

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, American households generate about 25 percent more waste than usual from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, over one million tons more per week. Loudoun County recycling experts have some ...

Effective January 1, 2019, organizers of special events in Loudoun County who are seeking a temporary special event permit must apply for the permit at least 30 days in advance of the date of the event. The 30-day requirement, which is designed to give th...

The Loudoun County Office of Elections and Voter Registration is celebrating a record-setting year for its Election Page program with more students participating than ever before. More than 140 students from high schools across the county participated as ...

Loudoun County officials are enlisting homeowners, gardeners, horticultural retailers, agricultural producers and others in a campaign to thwart the spread of the spotted lanternfly. The invasive insect feeds on Ailanthus altissima (Tree of Heaven) and mo...

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another major road improvement project that will help alleviate traffic congestion: the widening of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) from Gloucester Parkway to Hay Road. Members of the Board of Supe...

Loudoun County has unveiled its redesigned, user-focused website, www.loudoun.gov. The new design is geared to better meet the needs of Loudoun County residents and businesses, enabling visitors to the website to more easily and quickly find the informati...

The current Loudoun County government surplus auction features utility vehicles and outdoor equipment, including a Spartan Haz-Mat truck, Kubota RTV 900, a. Simplicity riding mower and a salt spreader. The auction also features a Honda generator, an engra...

The deadline for the second half payment of real property in Loudoun County has been extended to Thursday, December 6, 2018. This change is in accordance with Virginia State Code § 58.1-8. The original deadline of Wednesday, December 5,...

Alaina Ray is Loudoun County’s new Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning, County Administrator Tim Hemstreet announced today. Ray was promoted to director after serving as Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning since October 2017.&am...

Loudoun County’s grant application process for human service nonprofit organizations kicks off Monday, December 3, 2018, with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) Human Service Nonprofit Grant Application at www.loudoun.gov/NonProfitGra...

Loudoun County Commissioner of the Revenue Robert S. Wertz Jr. has scheduled free information sessions to familiarize residents with the eligibility criteria for the county’s generous real estate tax relief program and new eligibility thresholds...

Loudoun County is gathering information from cable television subscribers in the county related to the quality of service they receive from their cable TV provider pertaining to outages, response time, value and service calls.

A special election will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2019, to fill the unexpired term of the 33rd District seat in the Virginia State Senate. The 33rd Senate District includes parts of Loudoun County and Fairfax County. The seat is being vacated by Jennife...

The Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter will open Thursday, November 15, 2018, for adults in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, will be open from 9...

Loudoun County is introducing the Loudoun GeoHub, a new, online resource that provides members of the public with easy access to the county’s location-based data. The Loudoun GeoHub is a geographic information system website and open data platform that fe...

Loudoun County has published a draft Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan on its website at loudoun.gov/Loudoun2040. The Planning Commission has scheduled a special public hearing on the draft plan Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of...

Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has received the 2018 Visionary Leadership Award from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (COG) Institute for Regional Excellence. The annual award recognizes top government officials fo...

The Virginia Association of Zoning Officials has recognized Loudoun County Zoning Administrator Mark Stultz with the Administrator of the Year Award, the organization’s highest honor. The criteria for the award includes “performing wit...

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Loudoun County will host a National Voter Registration Day event Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 750 Miller Drive, SE, Suite C, Leesburg, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Loudoun Electoral Board will hold a drawing Friday, June 14, 2019, to determine the ballot order in the November general election for two of the candidates for Soil and Water Conservation Director, Loudoun District.

Loudoun County voters will go to the polls Tuesday, June 11, 2019, for a primary election. Here are six important things Loudoun County election officials would like voters to know before going to the polls:

Loudoun County election officials remind voters that the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail for the June 11, 2019, primary election is Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. The final day to vote an absentee ballot in person is Saturday, June 8...

The Virginia Department of Elections is holding Campaign Finance Training throughout the state in March 2019. Officials are offering a seminar for candidates and treasurers on the laws and policies governing campaign finance reporting and compliance. &amp...

The Loudoun County Office of Elections and Voter Registration is celebrating a record-setting year for its Election Page program with more students participating than ever before. More than 140 students from high schools across the county participated as ...

A special election to fill the vacant seat in the 86th House of Delegates District will be held in Loudoun County Tuesday, February 19, 2019. This election is open only to registered voters in the 86th House of Delegates District, which in Loudoun County ...

A special election for two seats on the Lovettsville Town Council will be held Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Only registered voters who live within the Lovettsville town limits are eligible to vote in the election.

A special election will be held Tuesday, January 8, 2019, to fill the unexpired term of the 33rd District seat in the Virginia State Senate. The 33rd Senate District includes parts of Loudoun County and Fairfax County. The seat is being vacated by Jennife...

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The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System, Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Blood Donor Services encourage you to make a lifesaving appointment to donate at one of our upcoming community blood drives.

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause of an early morning fire in South Riding, which did $200,000 in damages and displaced two residents, to be improperly discarded smoking materials.

As the end of summer approaches firefighters across the nation will once again be busy filling their boots to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and “Jerry’s Kids”. Members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire an...

On Friday, August 16, 2019, before family members and friends, 18 recruits graduated from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue’s 38th recruit class. In an official ceremony held at Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Clerk of the Circuit Court Gary Clemen...

Officials from Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and County Administration joined first responders, residents and other local leaders on Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 for the official Grand Opening Ceremony for the newes...

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is honored to be awarded the Silver Plus Mission Lifeline Award from the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline program recognizes hospitals and EMS agenc...

Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will hold their 12th Annual Open House at the Dulles South Public Safety Center on Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Residents are encouraged to at...

As July 4th festivities approach, the Loudoun County Fire Marshal’s Office wants you to begin planning for a safe holiday. In 2017, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 12,900 people for fireworks related injuries. Children younger...

On the eleven-year anniversary of the tragic Meadowood fire in Leesburg that was caused by improperly discarded smoking materials, a fire in an Ashburn townhouse demonstrates that this is a still a very real danger and residents must practice safe behavio...

Often considered the unofficial kick-off to summer, Memorial Day weekend includes lots of celebrations featuring cookouts and barbecues. But it also means the increased risk of grilling fires. U.S. fire departments responded to 10,200 home fires involving...

As swimming pools across Loudoun County open this Memorial Day weekend and people of all ages take to the water to cool off, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Officials remind residents to be vigilant about pool and water safety. The USA Swimming Foundation ...

As we kick off the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System’s (LC-CFRS) new Smoke Alarm Program this Saturday, May 4, 2019, Loudoun residents will routinely observe fire and rescue personnel out in the community offering free smoke alarm i...

Each year National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide day-to-day lifesaving services on medicine's "front line." This year EMS Week has been ...

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office reminds our residents and visitors that open burning is prohibited in Loudoun County between May 1st and September 30th. These regulations prohibit open air fires or open burning with the following considerations:

The week of April 14 through April 20, 2019, has officially been recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System along with the Loudoun County Sheri...

Inova Health System, Inova Trauma and Blood Donor Services, and the Northern Virginia EMS Council, in collaboration with the Fairfax County and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue Departments, are proud to announce the launch of Field Available Component Trans...

Leesburg, VA. - The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System is honored to announce the graduation of 80 first responders personnel who successfully completed various levels of fire and rescue training. A graduation ceremony was held on Monday, Marc...

Recently members of the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System participated as subject matter experts for a resoundingly successful 2019 JEMS Games. Assistant Chief Robin Davis of the Sterling Volunteer Rescue Squad, Dr. John Morgan, the Loudoun C...

Sunday, March 10, 2019 we “spring forward” and set our clocks ahead one hour in observance of daylight saving time. As we change our clocks, our fire prevention team asks that you use this opportunity to check the batteries in your smo...

Two fires in Loudoun County within eight hours of each other fortunately resulted in no injuries, but displaced three residents, several animals and did over a half million dollars in damages. Fire Officials issue important safety reminders as we usher ou...

Just after 8:04 p.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, the Loudoun County Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call from the occupant reporting a structure fire at 46000 Block of Ashmere Square in Sterling. The caller reported fire in his townhouse....

Just after 2:25 p.m., Monday, February 25th, 2019, units from Philomont, Aldie, Round Hill, Purcellville, Leesburg, South Riding and numerous command and safety officers were dispatched for a structure fire in the 20200 block of Greg...

Just after 3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 23, 2019, units from Ashburn and Lansdowne were dispatched for a reported automatic fire alarm in an 11-story high-rise building located in the 19000 block of Cypress Ridge Terrace in Lansdowne Woods, Leesburg, VA....

As tactical athletes, firefighters face adverse weather conditions, unpredictable environments, and risk their lives daily to keep their communities safe. They consistently endure physical and mental stress for the duration of their time served. As a resu...

The Loudoun County Fire Marshal's Office is reminding citizens that open burning is restricted in Loudoun County between February 15 and April 30.The regulations, which prohibit open air fires, or open burning as it is commonly referred to, betw...

Just after 4:00 a.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019, units from Round Hill, Purcellville, Loudoun Heights, Hamilton, Leesburg, Clarke County and numerous command and safety officer were dispatched for a reported structure fire in the Blue Ridge District of L...

Just before 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 15th, Loudoun County Middleburg Engine 603 was involved in a single vehicle accident on Zulla Road in Fauquier County. Engine 603 was returning from a mutual aid emergency medical call in Fauquier County when the e...

The Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association are pleased to announce their participation in the 71st Annual Toys for Tots Campaign. “We are proud to once again participate in this wonderful ...

According to the United States Fire Administration, heating equipment is involved in one out of six reported home fires and is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Nearly half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, Jan...

The Loudoun County Fire and Rescue System and the Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association are pleased to announce their participation in the 70th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign, sponsored by the United Stated Marine Corps Reserve. “The departm...

On Sunday, November 5, 2017, we “fall back” and set our clocks back one hour to Eastern Standard Time. As we do, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue reminds citizens to use this opportunity to check the batteries in your smoke ala...Read on...

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Loudoun County officials joined with community partners on Thursday, September 12, 2019, to celebrate the opening of the Stone Springs Apartments complex in Sterling, a property that will provide affordable housing for 128 families in eastern Loudoun.

Interested in expanding your job search, but are unsure about commuting to various locations throughout the region? Register now for the Carpooling, Trip Planning Services & Commuter Incentives workshop Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 10:...

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host an information session on the Senior Community Services Employment Program Thursday, August 29, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center, 102 Heritage Way NE (first floor), Leesburg.The program is de...

During September -- Workforce Development Month -- the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature special events and workshops at no cost for job seekers and employers. Registration is required where noted.

An employee at Señor Ramon at 22455 Davis Drive in Sterling, Virginia, has been diagnosed with hepatitis A. As a result, persons eating at this restaurant from July 10, 2019 through July 26, 2019 may have been exposed to hepatitis A. Management ...

The National Weather Service says dangerous heat and humidity are likely Friday through Sunday across Loudoun and the region. It’s possible that the heat index, a measure of how hot it really feels, will reach as high as 110 degrees during the a...

Loudoun County, in partnership with local nonprofit organizations, has developed the county’s first, community-wide Human Services Strategic Plan. The plan provides a roadmap for implementing improved, coordinated systems of care that meet the c...

After an extensive renovation, which prompted a temporary relocation of services, the Loudoun County Homeless Services Center has reopened and is providing all of its normal services at the facility located at 19520 Meadowview Court in Leesburg. ...

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an opinion that blocks a citizenship question on the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, which the Loudoun County Complete Count Committee (LC-CCC) had perceived as a barrier to its efforts to make sure that everyone living i...

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Loudoun County for Friday, July 19, 2019, forecasting temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values of up to 110 degrees.

The Loudoun Lyme Disease Commission invites members of the medical community and the general public to attend a presentation on the findings of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Tick-Borne Disease Working Group. The event is schedule...

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center invites the community to attend a Job Search in the Digital Age workshop with AARP Community Ambassador Katherine Ponds. The workshop will be held at Rust Library, 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg, Thursday, May 23...

The Loudoun County government is reaching out to members of the community who will be impacted by the closing of the Walmart store on Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg, which is expected to occur on May 21, 2019. A new Walmart store is opening May 22, 2019, ...

According to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Homelessness in Metropolitan Washington report, the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the region is the lowest it has been in 18 years. The number of persons experiencing homele...

The Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services offers free Youth Mental Health First Aid classes, which are designed for adults who interact with young people. The class reviews the unique risk factors and warni...

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will offer a free Employer Resource Expo for local businesses to learn about resources and services available to support all stages of business growth. The event will showcase more than 20 vendors who offer services f...

The Loudoun County Department of Family Services (DFS) has partnered with SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) to plant a pinwheel prevention garden outside the Shenandoah Building in Leesburg. The pinwheel is the national symbol for child abuse prevention.&nb...

The Loudoun County Government’s Multicultural Advisory Committee is again hosting community discussions designed to explore racial biases. The events are scheduled for Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, 2019. The events are free and open to the pub...

Anyone interested in having a better understanding of mental illness and how to help those experiencing a mental health challenge is encouraged to attend an upcoming Mental Health First Aid class offered by the Loudoun County Department of Mental Health, ...

The Loudoun County Complete Count Committee kicked off local efforts to help make sure everyone living in Loudoun is counted in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census during an inaugural meeting Monday, April 1, 2019.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend one of several upcoming meetings aimed at developing a human services strategic plan for Loudoun County, which will provide a roadmap for implementing improved, coordinated systems of care that meet the count...

The draft Loudoun County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2019 to 2020 Annual Action Plan is available for public comment. The plan includes proposed CDBG housing and community development projects which address a broad range of needs for low-to-m...

Loudoun County is partnering with local nonprofit organizations to develop a five-year human services strategic plan for the county, which will provide a roadmap for implementing improved, coordinated systems of care that meet the human service needs of L...

The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will host a Staffing and Temporary Employment Job Fair Monday, February 25, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Shenandoah Building, 102 Heritage Way NE in Leesburg.

Loudoun County is sponsoring a Community Conversation on Homelessness Tuesday, February 26, 2019, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Loudoun County Voter Registration Office, 750 Miller Drive in Leesburg 20175.

With very cold temperatures in the forecast, Loudoun County is planning to operate a warming station Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and Thursday, January 31, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 16450 Meadowview Court in Leesburg.

The Loudoun County Continuum of Care is preparing to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count of people in the community experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness on the night of Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

As the federal government shutdown continues, Loudoun County continues to take steps to assist federal workers and their families who have been negatively impacted by the shutdown. The assistance covers a wide range of services, including:

Loudoun County’s grant application process for human service nonprofit organizations kicks off Monday, December 3, 2018, with the posting of the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY 2020) Human Service Nonprofit Grant Application at www.loudoun.gov/NonProfitGrants.

The Loudoun County Cold Weather Shelter will open Thursday, November 15, 2018, for adults in the community who are experiencing a housing crisis resulting in homelessness. The shelter, which provides a warm indoor sleeping environment, will be open from 9...

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Loudoun County invites members of the community to join in a celebration of the Loudoun South Little League team, the first team from Virginia in 25 years to go to the Little League World Series. The celebration will begin with a parade starting at 1:00 p...

Loudoun County is celebrating the start of construction for the Ashburn Senior Center. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with other officials, Loudoun County government staff, members of the project team and community members for t...

The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center in Purcellville, Virginia hosted a preview of “Happy Accidents: An Exhibit of Original Bob Ross Paintings” for media Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. The show represents the first time the artist’s collection wi...

Round Hill Indoor Aquatic Center will be closed Sunday, September 1. Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center's annual maintenance shutdown has been extended one day, with normal hours resuming Tuesday, September 3. The competition pool and basketball...

Vendor spaces are available for rent at The Senior Center of Leesburg's Fall Arts, Crafts & Treasures Sale Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Register by September 19 to sell your artwork, homemade crafts or gently used items. Tables rent for $1...

Writing can be a great coping mechanism. Caregivers are encouraged to join Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging staff Saturday, September 7, 2019, for a free writing workshop and lunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you can give just two hours of your time on a weekly or monthly basis, you can make a difference in the lives of Loudoun’s homebound seniors. The Home Delivered Meals Program (HDM), administered by the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging, the...

Hours and operations at Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center will be adjusted for annual maintenance and repairs. The competition pool and basketball gymnasium will be closed starting Monday, August 12, 2019. All other recreational areas will be c...

Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services is holding an end-of-summer sale on recreation center memberships for Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center (CMRCC) and Dulles South Recreation and Community Center (DSRCC). The ...

The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center in Purcellville, Virginia, is pleased to announce the first exhibit of original Bob Ross paintings on the East Coast. With a total of 24 paintings, the exhibit runs Sept. 10 to Oct. 15, 2019. Hours are 9...

A free screening of "Gen Silent,” the critically-acclaimed documentary from filmmaker Stu Maddux, will be held Friday, August 16, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging in Leesburg. Aging in the health care syst...

Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors will join with officials of Loudoun United FC and members of the community for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the soccer team’s new home at Segra Field on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. at Philip A....

The Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center in Purcellville will mark the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing with an exhibition, two theater programs and planetarium events. At 4:18 p.m. EDT July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 Lunar Module touch...

Do you enjoy working with children? Do you like earning money? Why not do both? Join the PRCS team of dedicated professionals who provide after-school enrichment activities for children in grades K-5 You can find CASA position descriptions and online appl...

A ceremonial groundbreaking to celebrate the start of construction for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park was held Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Arcola. Members of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors joined with other officials, Loudoun County gover...

Due to recent delays in reopening the competition and leisure pools at Dulles South Recreation and Community Center, anyone who held an active membership/pass during the shutdown will receive a 31-day extension. The pools, taken out of service for annual ...

Effective July 1, 2019, the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will provide membership and pass discounts to active duty and retired members of the military and first responders. The 15-percent discount will apply to ann...

Loudoun County reminds residents in western Loudoun communities who are experiencing power outages that several county-operated facilities are open until 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2019, providing an air-conditioned place to escape today’s heat.&nb...

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Loudoun County for Friday, July 19, 2019, forecasting temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values of up to 110 degrees.

Loudoun County invites members of the public to attend the groundbreaking for the Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the park site on Evergreen Mills Road in Arcola. Signs will be p...

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services will host four events over six days in honor of Independence Day 2019. Star Spangled Sterling on Saturday, June 29, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., features live music, games, moon bounce...

The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging Senior Trips Program offers adults 55 and older day and overnight travel adventures featuring live entertainment, history, fine arts, nature, museums, ball games and more. Seats on select summer and fall trips are s...

The leisure pool at Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center is temporarily closed to ensure the safety of patrons while repair and replacement of the surrounding glass wall panels and framing are completed. The closure was not planned, but ...

The Dulles South Recreation and Community Center fitness and recreation areas will reopen Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The center was closed for annual maintenance. The competition pool, leisure pool and water spa will remain closed for additional maintenance...

Find out this Saturday, May 18, as the Loudoun Youth Advisory Council breaks new ground with its first TEDX event, "Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of the 21st Century Teen Experience." General conversation/dialogue points will include self-di...

The process of grief and mourning impacts lives even before an actual loss occurs. The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging invites you to "Still Here But Not: Anticipatory Grief and Ambiguous Loss" Saturday, June 1, 2019. This informative and me...

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services is throwing a Party in the Park and you’re invited! This free, family event will be held Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features activities for all ages throughout the park, i...

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) and Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Board (PROS) is holding a public input session regarding a comprehensive, countywide linear parks and trails system. The m...

The playground at Trailside Park in Ashburn will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 4, 2019, for removal of the existing wood carpet/ground surface, removal of existing structures, installation of new ground surface material and installation o...

The Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) was recognized by the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS) at its 63rd annual conference Nov. 3-6, 2018 in Glen Allen. The department received awards in the categories...

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The next Loudoun County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) event will be held Saturday, September 21 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Harmony Park and Ride, 39464 East Colonial Highway in Hamilton. Any questions on the day of the event concerning ite...

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Loudoun County, VA- A suspect is in custody and charged in connection with the attempted robbery of a Sterling gas station Friday afternoon. The Town of Leesburg Police Department continues to investigate if the suspect is connected to an attempted...

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has concluded our investigation into rumored threats on social media towards Loudoun Schools. The information posted on social media was determined to be non-credible and there was no threat to any L...

Loudoun County, VA – As law enforcement agencies and other first responders confront a nationwide rise in suicides, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is working to further assist deputies with the emotional and mental stress they face on...

Loudoun County, VA – In light of recent headlines regarding a surge in vaping-related illnesses, Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman is warning parents and teenagers alike of the potential dangers of vaping.

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Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is working to identify a suspect in a July 6 burglary of an Ashburn home and detectives are seeking potential home security surveillance v...

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Loudoun County, VA- A volunteer with the Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System (LC-CFRS) was charged today after an investigation determined he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile he...

Loudoun County, VA - The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office welcomed their largest recruit class in the history of the agency today during the 140th session of the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy (NVCJTA). The new deput...

Loudoun County, VA – Two men and one woman are in custody after a nearly four-month-long investigation by the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office into the sale of narcotics and a firearm in Loudoun County.

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to help locate a missing-endangered Ashburn teenager who was last seen Saturday night at her residence in Ashburn.&a...

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center received 100% compliance after an unannounced inspection of the Virginia Board of Corrections’ Life, Health and Safety standards.

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has released a composite sketch of a suspect who entered a women’s locker room in the Claude Moore Recreation and Community Center and was seen looking into a shower stall occupied by a juvenile fema...

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office has received several reports this week of residents receiving phone calls where the caller is impersonating a law enforcement official and asking for money to pay a fine or clear an arrest ...

Loudoun County, VA- The suspect in a Wednesday afternoon carjacking in Sterling was quickly apprehended by deputies with the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) in the area of Loudoun County Parkway and Route 50.

Loudoun County, VA- May is Mental Health Awareness Month and as mental health professionals work to provide support and educate the public, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to work to increase the number of deputies trained in crisi...

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will meet the Avengers and other summer blockbusters at a theater near you. A multiple week recruitment outreach campaign began Friday in...

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to identify two suspects believed to be involved in a series of larcenies from vehicles in the Belmont communities of Ashburn.

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate a reported sexual assault at a Sterling home and detectives today released a composite sketch of the suspect in the case.

Loudoun County, VA- Eighteen members of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) were among those recognized Friday at the 2019 Annual Valor Awards ceremony held at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Virginia. This year’s a...

Loudoun County, VA- Last night the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week which will be celebrated later this month acknowledging the great...

Loudoun County, VA- Two Annandale men are in custody and seven pounds of marijuana were recovered after a joint investigation between the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS).

Loudoun County, VA – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office graduated two members of the agency’s leadership staff from the 44th session of the Virginia Police Chiefs Foundation Professional Executive Leadership School (PELS).&a...

Loudoun County, VA- The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is advising residents who purchased gas at the Exxon on Flagstaff Plaza in Ashburn to monitor their credit cards after two skimming devices were located on two gas pumps.

Loudoun County, VA – Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman was named Vice President of Homeland Security for the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), a professional law enforcement association comprised of almost 100 sheriff agencies in the na...

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office held their 2018 Awards and Recognition Ceremony Friday, February 8, 2019, to recognize the day-to-day efforts of members of the agency for their service and dedication to the community.

D.A.R.E. America, and the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Washington, DC Division are pleased to announce that Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman has been selected as the 2017 DEA/D.A.R.E. Law Enforcement Executive of the Year.

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Loudoun County Transit and Commuter Services is encouraging alternatives to driving alone through two initiatives. Online pledges are now being accepted for “Try Transit Week” September 16‐20, 2019, and “Car Free Days&rdq...

Interested in expanding your job search, but are unsure about commuting to various locations throughout the region? Register now for the Carpooling, Trip Planning Services & Commuter Incentives workshop Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 10:...

The opening of the new Pennington Parking Garage at the Loudoun County Courts Complex in Leesburg is delayed until further notice. The garage will not open on August 1, 2019, as previously announced. The unexpected delay is necessary to allow more time fo...

Loudoun County is scheduled to begin work on an improvement project on West Poplar Road in Sterling Wednesday, July 31, 2019, which will remove on-street parking between South Sterling Boulevard and South Greenthorn Avenue and make that section of West Po...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a Transit Summit for Tuesday, July 23, 2019, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg.

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors supports proposed legislation in the U.S. Congress that would extend dedicated federal funding and expand on reform and accountability measures for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).

Loudoun County is notifying motorists of upcoming changes to the intersection of Tall Cedars Parkway and Elk Lick Road in South Riding. Work on a roadway improvement project at the intersection is scheduled to occur Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21,...

Loudoun County Transit and Commuter Services has received statewide recognition for its marketing efforts, winning the 2019 Outstanding Public Transportation Marketing Award from the Virginia Transit Association.

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another significant road project that will relieve traffic congestion: the completion and opening of two segments of Crosstrail Boulevard between Sycolin Road and Kincaid Boulevard.

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another significant road project that will relieve traffic congestion: the completion of a missing segment of Riverside Parkway between Ashburn Village Boulevard and Lexington Drive.

The Loudoun County government is reaching out to members of the community who will be impacted by the closing of the Walmart store on Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg, which is expected to occur on May 21, 2019. A new Walmart store is opening May 22, 2019, ...

The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed Friday, May 17, 2019, as Bike to Work Day in the county. Registration is not required for the free event, but if you register by May 10, you’ll have a free T-shirt waiting for you at one of our Loudou...

Beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2019, and continuing through May 31, 2019, passengers will ride free on Loudoun County Transit buses that provide connections to the Wiehle-Reston East and West Falls Church Metrorail stations.

Registration is now open for the region’s annual Bike to Work Day set for Friday, May 17, 2019. New and experienced bicycle riders are encouraged to register at www.biketoworkmetrodc.org or by calling 800-745-7433.

Loudoun County Dulles District Supervisor Matthew F. Letourneau has been elected Chairman of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission for 2019, becoming the first person from Loudoun County to chair the NVTC. In another first for Loudoun, Letournea...

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another significant road project that will relieve traffic congestion: the completion of the missing link of Claiborne Parkway between Croson Lane and Ryan Road.

Beginning Monday, March 4, 2019, and continuing through March 30, 2019, passengers will ride free on Loudoun County Transit buses that provide connections to the Wiehle-Reston East and West Falls Church Metrorail stations.

Loudoun County officials are celebrating the completion of another major road improvement project that will help alleviate traffic congestion: the widening of Belmont Ridge Road (Route 659) from Gloucester Parkway to Hay Road. Members of the Board of Supe...

Loudoun County has unveiled its redesigned, user-focused website, www.loudoun.gov. The new design is geared to better meet the needs of Loudoun County residents and businesses, enabling visitors to the website to more easily and quickly find the informati...

The Loudoun County government is taking steps to assist federal workers whose finances have been negatively affected by the federal government shutdown. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved financial aid to local food pantries and a tempor...

News & Announcements

Loudoun County Treasurer H. Roger Zurn Jr. reminds taxpayers that the deadline for payment of the first half real property tax is Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Payments postmarked after June 5, 2019, will incur a 10 percent late payment penalty. Additional int...

Loudoun County has mailed the first half 2019 real property tax bills, which reflect the county’s new responsibility for billing, collecting and administering real estate taxes for five of Loudoun County’s seven incorporated towns: Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lo...

Loudoun County is assuming responsibility for billing, collecting and administering real estate taxes for five of Loudoun County’s seven incorporated towns: Hillsboro, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg and Round Hill. The change in process will be effect...

The Loudoun County Real Property Tax due date will be extended to Thursday, December 6, 2018. President Trump has proclaimed Wednesday, December 5, 2018 a federal holiday, in honor of former President George H.W. Bush. This change is in accordance with VA...

News & Announcements

Do you need to become a certified food protection manager or recertify?This one-day training will be held at the Cooperative Extension Office in Leesburg, from 9am to 5pm.

The 8-hour Food Protection Manager Certification was developed by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association. The text, ServSafe® Manager Book, is part of the Foundation’s food safety program. After comple...

Loudoun County Extension Master Gardeners are accepting applications for the 2020 training class. Focused on sustainability, the Master Gardeners provide education on natural resource conservation and horticultural best management practices.

Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) in Loudoun County provide valuable services to the community including Help Desk/Garden Clinics, Water & Tree Stewardship, Demonstration Garden with Garden to Table team, an annual Symposium, Children’s Educa...